Experience

Hoover City Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Hoover, Alabama, United States



Rugby Wrap Up

• Contributing Writer, Contributing Photographer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area I will report on the four Southeast Division USA Rugby League clubs -- the Atlanta Rhinos, the Central Florida Warriors, the Jacksonville Axemen, and the Tampa Mayhem for Rugby Wrap Up this summer.



Beacon Media News

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Tampa, Florida, United States



Blasting News

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Contributing Writer, Contributing Photographer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area I work remotely from Tampa, Florida for this website.



The Rugby Business Network

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment

• Contributing Writer, Contributing Photographer

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area As a writer for the Rugby Business Network, I cover Rugby League, Rugby Union, and Sevens Rugby from around the State of Florida and Southeast U.S.



Manpower

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  St Petersburg, Florida, United States • Answered phone calls for customers, agents, and providers • Used the computer to answer questions for customers and to input information for future record-keeping



Copywriting Leadership, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Founder | Reporter, Journalist, Writer, Copywriter

  • 2018 - Feb 2020

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Attending Networking Events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions


USA Rugby League
• United States
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• Contributing Writer

  • May 2015 - Sep 2019


Aerotek

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Tampa, Florida, United States • Answered phone calls for customers, agents, and providers • Used the computer to answer questions for customers and to input information for future record-keeping



USA Rugby

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Mar 2018 - May 2019

  Greater Denver Area After reviewing the quality of my rugby reporting skills on Rugby Wrap Up and the USA Rugby League websites, USA Rugby has hired me to report on Union, Sevens, and League games for the nine-state area including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. I report to USA Rugby remotely from the Tampa Bay area of Florida.



Slover Consulting

• Advertising Services

• Copywriter

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2017

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area While I attended graduate school at the University of South Florida, I also worked as a Copywriter at Slover Consulting. I have continued to work for Drew Slover since graduating with my Master of Arts in Mass Communications from USF. I also wrote a number of articles for the Southern Division of the USA Rugby League Teams, including the Atlanta Rhinos, the Central Florida Rhinos, the Jacksonville Axemen, and the Tampa Mayhem.



Examiner.com

• United States
• Online Media
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Writer

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2016

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Tampa Bay Libertarian/Rock Music/Rugby/Weather Examiner Currently, I write four columns for Examiner.com. These include Libertarian politics, Rock Music, Rugby, and Weather. I choose to write about these subjects so I can increase the knowledge and publicity of each topic to the general public. In June 2011, I began writing articles as the Tampa Bay Weather Examiner. In August 2011, I helped create the Tampa Bay Rugby Examiner column. In January 2012, Examiner allowed me to begin… Show more Tampa Bay Libertarian/Rock Music/Rugby/Weather Examiner Currently, I write four columns for Examiner.com. These include Libertarian politics, Rock Music, Rugby, and Weather. I choose to write about these subjects so I can increase the knowledge and publicity of each topic to the general public. In June 2011, I began writing articles as the Tampa Bay Weather Examiner. In August 2011, I helped create the Tampa Bay Rugby Examiner column. In January 2012, Examiner allowed me to begin writing the Tampa Bay Libertarian Examiner column. In June 2012, I assisted Examiner with the creation of the Tampa Bay Rock Music Examiner column. Examiner.com went offline on July 10, 2016. Show less



Libertarian Party of Florida

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Board Member

  • May 2013 - Apr 2016

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Communications, Public Relations, and Membership Committees; and Regional Representative Eight From May 2013-2014, I served as the Region 8 Representative to the Libertarian Party of Florida. This includes Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. I chose not to compete for the position in 2014 in order to make school the top priority, as successfully completing my education will ultimately affect my career path. Though my duties as the Region 8 Rep have ended (at… Show more Communications, Public Relations, and Membership Committees; and Regional Representative Eight From May 2013-2014, I served as the Region 8 Representative to the Libertarian Party of Florida. This includes Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. I chose not to compete for the position in 2014 in order to make school the top priority, as successfully completing my education will ultimately affect my career path. Though my duties as the Region 8 Rep have ended (at least temporarily) as of May 2014, my work with the Libertarian Party of Florida still includes the promotion of the party through written communication, and article writing to inform Floridians about the Libertarian position on important issues affecting citizens and voters in their everyday lives. In addition to my positions on the Communications and Public Relations Committee, I also sat on the Membership Committee, which is responsible for recruiting new members to the Libertarian Party of Florida in our goal to reach five percent of the registered voter base here in Florida by 2016. Show less



Citi

• Mexico
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Representative

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

  Tampa, Florida Personal Banker, Premium Client Services Representative While working for Citi, I opened and serviced accounts for new and existing customers, I participated in the cross-selling of additional banking services, and I assisted with loan origination. Along with assisting customers with needs-based products, I also serviced our CitiGold clients as a Premium Client Services Representative. I also worked with AML and Fraud Prevention to ensure clients could not fraudulently launder money… Show more Personal Banker, Premium Client Services Representative While working for Citi, I opened and serviced accounts for new and existing customers, I participated in the cross-selling of additional banking services, and I assisted with loan origination. Along with assisting customers with needs-based products, I also serviced our CitiGold clients as a Premium Client Services Representative. I also worked with AML and Fraud Prevention to ensure clients could not fraudulently launder money through Citibank accounts. Show less



Adrian Wyllie for Governor 2014

• Press Secretary

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Adrian Wyllie, the current chairman of the Libertarian Party of Florida and the Libertarian Candidate running to be the Florida's next Governor in 2014, appointed me to the position of Press Secretary for his campaign. My responsibilities in this position include writing and submitting press releases, composing articles about campaign meetings and events, and increasing exposure relating to his campaign for Governor of Florida in 2014. In August, we shifted around staff positions.



Pinellas County Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Exceptional Education Teacher

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area During my time in the Pinellas County School District, I worked my way up from being a substitute teacher to a full-time teacher. While there, taught Exceptional Student Education English, Reading, and Social Studies. In addition to this, I also served as a volunteer Assistant Coach for the school's football team. My former supervisor at Dunedin High School was Paul Summa, who passed away in December 2014.



adidas

• Germany
• Sporting Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Lead/Sales Associate

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Ellenton, Florida



Escambia County Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Sciences Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Pensacola, Florida Area During my time in the Escambia County School District, I taught United States History to Eleventh Graders, and World History to Tenth Graders. Also, I served as a volunteer assistant coach for both the Boys and Girls Weightlifting Teams. My supervisor at Escambia High School was Leorah Mims, and the phone number at the school is (850) 453-3221.



Brooks Brothers

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Supervisor

  • Nov 2003 - May 2007

  Mobile, Alabama Area As a Sales Supervisor, my responsibilities included opening and closing the store, supervising other employees, operating a cash register, preparing deposits, and reporting daily sales figures to the District Manager. My supervisor at Brooks Brothers Factory Store was Anthony Petrey, and his number there is (251) 943-2829.



Just For Feet

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warehouse Manager

  • Nov 2001 - Nov 2003

  Birmingham, Alabama Area When employed at Just For Feet, my position included the shipping and receiving of freight, completing price changes, preparing for inventory, and occasionally assisting customers on the sales floor. My supervisor at Just for Feet was Patrick Kelley, and his current number is (205) 568-7707.



AmSouth Bank

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Services Representative

  • Nov 1999 - Sep 2001

  Mobile, Alabama Area During my time at AmSouth Bank, I was promoted from Teller Specialist to Financial Services Representative. Responsibilities with this position included the opening and closing of accounts, the selling of other services with the accounts, and assisting customers with loans. I am no longer in contact with anyone I worked with at AmSouth Bank, and it was bought out by Regions in 2007.



AC FITNESS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk & Nursery

  • Apr 1999 - Oct 1999

  Birmingham, Alabama, United States



Sportplex

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk, Weight Room, Nursery

  • Nov 1997 - Apr 1999

  Birmingham, Alabama, United States